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Thursday, 28 July 2016

I Choose to be a Responsible Citizen, I take the #TaxPledge with H&R Block

Like every relationship turns most fruitful when it
is equitably nourished from both the directions, similarly, I believe, we owe
our genuineness to our mother nation too, to be able to reap the rewards of
being called it's legitimate children.

Thus, ever since I commenced my
career in 2003, I made it a point to pay my income tax without fail. It was my
belief, that this was the smallest contribution I was making to my Govt.'s
earnings to be able to kick start worthy welfare initiatives for the betterment
of it's citizens. This definitely had much to do with my banker dad's teachings
from the time I was quite young. He has always categorically despised and
expressed his displeasure towards the tax cheaters or electricity thieves etc. as he told these small evasions added up to the major shortfall in the
implementation of good projects by the Government, who we easily held responsible for all our infrastructural and other woes. Hence, when I myself started earning, I
sincerely practiced honestly in all my deeds, including the filing of income
tax return each year as a mark of gratitude to my dad and my mother
nation.

On the other side of the coin, if my
ITR is filed adequately, it registers me as a responsible citizen in the
database and applying and acceptance of loans, visa applications etc becomes way
too easy. Once you start viewing paying your income tax as your duty towards
your country exactly the way you fulfill your duty towards your parents, spouse
or children, you won't anymore treat it as a burden.

If you so wish to give an excuse that
you didn't file the ITR because it's a tedious process, my answer is gentleman,
sorry, you are not updated. It only once upon a time was so cumbersome, today
with the aid of e-filing with H & R Block , you can do it instantly just
with the help of a few clicks, that too absolutely free.

All you got to do is register with
them and enter your personal information. Upload your Form 16 and other
incomes, enter your deductions, answers some quickies, review and e-file and
it's done! Can it get simpler folks.

So no excuse please. Weighing the
pros and cons, don't you feel it's time for us to be responsible citizens and
take the onus of making our motherland a place worth living, on our shoulders
and also secure a glorious future for ourselves. Truly a win-win Situation for
both sides. Take the #TaxPledge and file your Income Tax Return now.And like I said, a sure shot way to make it the easiest, e-file it with H & R Block.